The K–12 Subcommittee under the leadership of Angela Slitt invites high school students and teachers to participate in two Annual Meeting events designed to increase knowledge about toxicology and encourage pursuit of careers in toxicology. We thank the many SOT members who have volunteered to help with both events.
High School Student and Teacher Workshop:
Lotions Are Not Potions: Toxicology and Product Safety
Saturday, March 22, 8:30 AM–4:15 PM
Health Science Education Building, University of Arizona, Phoenix Biomedical Campus
This all-day workshop will convey the theme that toxicologists help ensure safer homes and healthy living. Activities will include featured presentations by SOT members and a consumer products safety activity that includes making lotion and exploration of safety evaluation data. Students and teachers will meet informally at lunch with toxicologists to learn about the exciting and diverse options for careers in toxicology. Todd Camenisch and Virunya Bhat are coordinating the workshop.
High School Poster Exposition
Tuesday, March 25, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
ToxExpo Exhibit Hall, Phoenix Convention Center
High School students from the Phoenix area and from around the country will present toxicology-related research posters in a special area of ToxExpo. One student is a recipient of a travel award from the National Capital Area Regional Chapter thanks to a contribution from SRC to support students in science in the DC region. Please stop by to visit with these young scientists and encourage them to pursue careers in toxicology.
For more information, please contact Betty Eidemiller.